In this monthly column, we explore the latest releases in Arab and international cinema, from Hollywood blockbusters to arthouse, across every genre, and with the occasional dip into the archives
Who controls the means of communication and who can use it to their best advantage has been a feature of demonstrations over recent years. The recent French student protests were no different
Amid competition for influence and resources, Russia knows that Africa is a market with potential. For African states, Russian companies are still of interest, but the value equation needs to change
Both Tehran and Washington have powerful incentives to resolve the conflict through negotiations, but actors on all sides have reasons to derail these efforts
Beijing has been expanding its base in Djibouti, the tiny state that sits opposite Yemen across the Bab al-Mandab Strait. With numerous other states also in play, this is a region to watch
From machines that develop human emotions to societies governed by artificial intelligence, Arab novelists explore the promises and perils of a radically transformed future